Classification: Reference: Date

EL02-011 NTB02-043 April 10, 2002

PATHFINDER ROOF CONSOLE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

READS INACCURATELY
APPLIED VEHICLE(S): 1996 – 2002 Pathfinder

APPLIED VIN(S): 1996 – 2001 Pathfinder all VIN’s

2002 Pathfinder built before JN8DR09X(*)2W 652667
2002 Pathfinder built before JN8DR09Y(*)2W 707452

APPLIED DATE(S): 1996 – 2002 Pathfinder (R50) built before September 10, 2001

SERVICE INFORMATION
If the ambient (outside) temperature display on a Pathfinder (R50) vehicle reads
inaccurately, particularly 7-10 °F too high (above the actual ambient temperature), use the
service procedure in this bulletin to resolve the incident.

An improved temperature meter assembly is now available.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Replace the Temperature Meter Assembly as follows:

1. Open the sunglass holder lid and remove the screw located at the right side of the
opening (see figure 1).

Screw (remove)

Sunglass holder lid

(lid box assembly)

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Figure 1

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2. Remove the roof console by carefully pulling it down until the four metal clips, on the
backside of the console, are released (see figure 2a).
Temperature
meter assembly
connector
Roof console

Sunroof
switches Map light
harness harness
connector connector
(if equipped)

Pull down to release

four metal clips

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Figure 2a Figure 2b

3. Disconnect the following connectors from the roof console (see figure 2b):
• Map light connector
• Temperature meter assembly connector
• Sunroof switch connector (if applicable)

CAUTION: To avoid damage to connectors, see the harness connector description

information in the first part of the EL section of the appropriate Service Manual.

4. Once the connectors are disconnected, remove the temperature meter assembly from
the roof console (2 screws, see figure 3).

Date code Temperature

meter assembly

Remove screws

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Figure 3

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5. Install the new temperature meter assembly. Reinstall the two screws removed in
step 4. Confirm the date code is 280801 or after (see figure 3).
NOTE:
• The part number for the improved temperature meter assembly has not changed
(see Parts Information).
• The countermeasure date code is 280801
• Date code 280801 ( 28 08 01 ), reads 28th of August, 2001.
Day Month Year
• DO NOT use a temperature meter assembly with a date code that is before 280801
for this incident. (Example: 270801 can not be used for this incident.)

6. Reinstall the roof console assembly in reverse order.

7. Confirm all roof console electrical functions (i.e., switches, lights, etc.) operate normally.

PARTS INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION PART # QUANTITY
Temperature Meter Assy 24835-3W400 1

NOTE: Do not use a temperature meter assembly with a date code that is older than
280801 for this incident (see step 5).

CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a Primary Failed Part (PP) line claim using the following claims coding:
DESCRIPTION PFP OP CODE SYM DIA FRT
RPL Digital Temp Meter 24835-3W400 RB56AA ZE 32 *
Assy
* Please reference the current Nissan "Warranty Flat Rate Manual" and use the indicated
FRT.

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